BANGKOK – Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt has officially cruised to a second four-year term as the governor of Bangkok. He secured an astonishing 1.44 million votes during the highly anticipated Sunday gubernatorial election. This massive vote count completely eclipses his previous historic election record of 1.38 million votes. He originally set that impressive milestone when he […]

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JUN

People’s Party Demands Overhaul of Parliamentary Committees Over Waste

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Salman Ahmad

BANGKOK — In a major push for legislative transparency, Thailand’s main opposition force, the People’s Party (PP), has launched a formal campaign demanding a complete structural overhaul of the House standing committees. The progressive opposition party argues that the current parliamentary panel system is fundamentally broken. They claim it is plagued by severe operational inefficiencies, […]

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JUN

PM Anutin Marks 80th Italian Republic Anniversary in Bangkok Gala

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Salman Ahmad

BANGKOK — In a spectacular showcase of international friendship, diplomatic history, and cultural exchange, the Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Thailand hosted a grand gala to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The event, held at the sprawling Paragon Hall inside Siam Paragon, drew over 2,400 distinguished guests, including high-ranking government […]

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MAY

Bangkok Governor Race Tightens as People’s Party Candidate Pushes Corruption Reform

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Salman Ahmad

The Bangkok governor race is taking clearer shape, but it isn’t settled. Recent opinion polls still put incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt well ahead, yet the contest is moving into a sharper phase as candidates spread across districts and local issues come back into focus. That matters because People’s Party candidate Chaiwat Sathawornwichit is trying to change […]

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MAY

Former PM Thaksin Released From Prison: What It Means for Thai Politics

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Salman Ahmad

Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole, and that is more than a legal update. It puts one of Thailand’s most familiar political figures back into the center of public life. For Thai politics, the timing matters. Thaksin released from prison is the kind of headline that changes the mood in Bangkok fast, […]

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MAR

Thailand Court Asks for Facts in QR Code Ballot Case

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Salman Ahmad

Thailand's Constitutional Court is reviewing a narrow but important question from the February 8, 2026 general election: did ballot papers with barcodes and QR codes conflict with the constitution's rules on direct and secret voting?

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MAR

Thailand’s Next Government on the Horizon as Anutin Signals New Cabinet

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Salman Ahmad

Thailand is moving toward a new political setup, and the timing now looks close. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says a new government could be in place next week, with a cabinet list expected to go forward for royal endorsement and a policy…

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MAR

Opposition Leaders in Thailand Call Fuel Price Surge as “Robbery”

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK - Opposition MPs in Thailand are hitting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul with fierce criticism after fuel prices at the pump rose by as much as 6 baht per liter overnight.

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FEB

People’s Party Warns EC Lawsuits Could Silence Election Scrutiny in Thailand

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Salman Ahmad

A February 28, 2026 message posted by the People's Party on Facebook raised a broader concern about Election Commission lawsuits Thailand , after the party reacted to reports that the Election Commission (EC) filed complaints with police over…

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FEB

Anutin Says “No Deal” Yet On Reported 300-Seat Coalition

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Salman Ahmad

Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said reports claiming a "300-seat" coalition has been secured are premature, and that no formal agreement has been reached.

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